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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dingle Berrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berrian comes to the cage accompanied by Protectors of the Earth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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169 cm
34
168 lbs
13 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dingle Berrian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperII shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Berrian sprawls well. Berrian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TupperII gets slowly back to his feet.
Dingle Berrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berrian throws a lazy head kick
and TupperII counters with a one-two to the body.
TupperII uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berrian.
Berrian tries to clinch up
and TupperII moves into the clinch.
Berrian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TupperII avoids the head kick by Berrian.
TupperII moves out of range of the body kick.
TupperII keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Berrian.
Berrian misses with a combination
and TupperII moves into the clinch.
Berrian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TupperII.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berrian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berrian throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Berrian
and TupperII holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Berrian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TupperII has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Berrian is looking to control TupperII's arms but TupperII gets an underhook and turns him. Now Berrian has his back to the cage.
TupperII's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berrian wants to land a leg kick but TupperII is out of range.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
Berrian wants to clinch.
Berrian misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII shoots in and bounces Berrian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Berrian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TupperII is aware though and is defending well.
TupperII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berrian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
TupperII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berrian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TupperII with a nice head shot there.
TupperII has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berrian keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TupperII throwing strikes from guard but Berrian blocks nicely.
Berrian keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.
TupperII working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian has his foot on TupperII's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. TupperII works his way back into a safe position though.
TupperII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
TupperII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berrian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berrian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but TupperII can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TupperII wants to pass the guard but Berrian is keeping the position.
Berrian keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.
TupperII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
TupperII postures up in Berrian's guard and throws a big left but Berrian blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII wants to control from the top but Berrian keeps moving.
TupperII avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berrian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
TupperII landing some decent shots from guard.
TupperII throwing strikes from guard but Berrian blocks nicely.
TupperII drops back looking for a leg! Berrian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berrian manages to kick TupperII off! TupperII jumps back into Berrian's guard.
Berrian working for a triangle but TupperII defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berrian keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby TupperII dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Berrian moves in looking to clinch but TupperII pushes him off.
Berrian tries to close the distance and clinch up but TupperII swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berrian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berrian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TupperII fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berrian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
Berrian tries to clinch
and TupperII counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses
and TupperII counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
TupperII manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TupperII is defended easily by Berrian.
Berrian misses with a combination
and TupperII counters with a two punch combo.
Berrian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TupperII paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TupperII showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berrian.
TupperII circles away from the clinch attempt.
TupperII avoids the head kick by Berrian.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian jabs TupperII right on the nose. TupperII blinks but takes it well.
TupperII keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrian misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TupperII keeps the fight on the outside.
TupperII shoots in for a double leg but Berrian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dingle Berrian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
A head kick misses from Berrian.
TupperII closes the distance and clinches up with Berrian, looking for a takedown. TupperII pushes Berrian against the cage but Berrian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
TupperII throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berrian's waist but Berrian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TupperII off to one side.
Berrian rushes TupperII and presses him up against the cage.
TupperII tries to pull guard but Berrian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berrian tries to circle away but TupperII has him pinned against the cage.
TupperII pulls guard.
TupperII wants to sweep but no luck.
TupperII trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berrian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berrian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
TupperII manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Berrian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berrian tries to hold on but TupperII pushes him away.
Berrian really wants to buck TupperII off and get back to his feet.
TupperII landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Berrian moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berrian has TupperII pressed against the cage, preventing TupperII from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
TupperII escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berrian lands with a slapping head kick.
Berrian lands a head kick. TupperII smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick
so TupperII counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bobby TupperII has got the better of the ground game so far.
TupperII is looking to work some ground and pound but Berrian has wrist control.
Berrian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TupperII postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
TupperII lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby TupperII will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Berrian tries a head kick but it misses.
TupperII is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berrian's half guard.
TupperII wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berrian keeps working.
TupperII wants to work for an arm triangle but Berrian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
TupperII wants to stand up but Berrian is controlling the position.
Berrian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berrian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berrian is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian looks like he's trying to stand up.
TupperII working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
TupperII is taking a breather. Berrian says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
TupperII is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berrian is looking for a sweep. TupperII is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TupperII is trying to work for a kimura but Berrian is defending well.
Berrian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but TupperII pulls his head out easily.
TupperII not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII lands with a punch from half guard.
Berrian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
TupperII is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
TupperII is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berrian defends it well.
TupperII missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TupperII is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berrian is just riding it out for now. TupperII eventually gives up the hold.
TupperII is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berrian!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII wants to finish this one by submission but Berrian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from TupperII.
Berrian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berrian wants to get back to his feet.
TupperII has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Berrian's face.
TupperII wants to finish this one by submission but Berrian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from TupperII.
TupperII working for a guillotine from mount but Berrian is in no mood to give up.
TupperII wants to get back to his feet but Berrian is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrian really wants to buck TupperII off and get back to his feet.
TupperII has hold of Berrian's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berrian manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TupperII landing strikes from the mount and Berrian is in trouble!
Berrian is trying to stand but he's just given TupperII his back.
TupperII lands strikes to the head.
Dingle Berrian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby TupperII is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
TupperII looking for the choke but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berrian looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby TupperII comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got TupperII winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby TupperII!
Bobby TupperII took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique (NOW OPEN $10 ALL) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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FIGHT
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